Research Interests
Laura Lowes’ research focuses on the development of numerical models for investigating and predicting the behavior of structural systems subjected to dynamic and static loading. Areas of interest include constitutive theory; finite element modeling of reinforced-concrete components; non-linear analysis of structural systems; experimental investigation of structural material, element and system response, and development of analytical models for use in structural design. Current projects include finite element modeling of reinforced-concrete bridge connections, experimental investigation of the anchorage of headed reinforcement.
Recent Papers
Brown, P. and L.N. Lowes. “Fragility Functions for Modern Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Joints.” Earthquake Spectra. Submitted.
Mitra, N. and L.N. Lowes. “Evaluation, Calibration and Verification of a Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Joint Model.” Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE. Submitted.
Pagni, C.A. and L.N. Lowes. “Empirical Models for Predicting Earthquake Damage and Repair Requirements for Older Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Joints.” Earthquake Spectra. In press.
Banks, G., Lowes, L.N. and J. Stanton. “Analysis And Design for End Effects in Twisted Double Tees.” PCI Journal. 50(3) (2005): 40-59.
N. Mitra and L.N. Lowes “Modeling the Response of RC Beam-Column Joints.” 13th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering. 1-6 August 2004 Vancouver, B.C. Canada. 2004. Paper 1001.
Tagawa, H., MacRae, G., and L.N. Lowes. “Evaluations of 1D Simple Structural Models for 2D Steel Frame Structures.” 13th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering. 1-6 August 2004 Vancouver, B.C. Canada. 2004. Paper 1863.
Lowes, L.N., Moehle, J.P. and S. Govindjee. “A Concrete-Steel Bond Model for Use in Finite Element Modeling of Reinforced Concrete Structures.” ACI Structural Journal, 101(4) (2004): 501-511.
Lowes, L.N. and A. Altoontash. “Modeling the Response of Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Joints.” Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE. 129(12) (2003):1686-1697.
Lowes, L.N. and A. Altoontash. “Modeling the Response of RC Beam-Column Joints.” Proceedings of the 7NCEE: 21-26 July 2002 Boston, MS. Oakland: EERI, July 2002.
Lowes, L.N. “Modeling the Response of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Beam-Column Joints. Subjected to Earthquake Loading.” Transportation Research Record. 1814(2002): 253-261.
Lowes, L.N. and J.P. Moehle. “Evaluation and Retrofit of Beam-Column T-Joints in Older Reinforced Concrete Bridge Structures,” ACI Structural Journal. 96 (4) (1999): 519-532.